Three Roses (Gaelic English)

Roses, a gift from me heart
to show in art I love ye.
Each bloom presents part of me
for nae te see, only thee.

A rose that shines purest white
brin' delight before thine eye.
Spake tae ye of love divine;
I nae define or deny.

A rose of red, crimson hue,
me passion's dew, I love ye,
in words that within this tryst,
ye ken me kiss, ye tease me.

The last rose the hue nae ken,
bud waits for when softest skin
shall touch me heart beneath thee,
ken I love ye, we are yin. 



Form is Awdl Gywydd
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
October 24, 2009 at 6:27 AM
It's better late than never, they say, Jem. I finally have time to go back and read a few contest winners. I definitely did NOT want to miss out on this one. Congratulations for your success in Deborah's dialect contest. Very creative! Smiling, Dane
Moreno Avatar
September 28, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Jem, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul
Brown Avatar
September 28, 2009 at 3:58 AM
Congratulations on your win in Deborah's contest Jem. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Well done and a lovely entry to Deborah's contest! Congratulations!! Love, Carrie
King Avatar
September 27, 2009 at 8:18 AM
A beautiful love poem Jem! Sadly neglected ( doesn't it make you spit?) I hope your win will bring it to a wider audience. I love it, anyway ...
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